H.R. 2315 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
H.R. 2315 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on May 3, 2017, sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch with 298 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 298
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the nation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 97 Democrats, 201 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 12, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Dec 13, 2018)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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